Blood And Fire
UB 40 · Labour Of Love III [1998]
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
There is no more water to out the fire
There is no more water to out the fire
Let it burn, let it burn
Let it burn, burn burn
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Judgement has come and mercy has gone (mercy come and gone)
Ooh, weak hearts shall lick up and spit up
(weakheart must get lick up)
Judgement has come and mercy has gone
(judgement time is here)
Ooh, weak hearts shall lick up and spit up
(weakheart must get sick up)
Let it burn, let it burn
Let it burn, burn burn (mercy gone)
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Rasta Hail!
Blessed is the weed, the healing of all
nations in every corner of the earth
Blessed are the fields of sensimillia that
enlighten and erich our soul
Blood and fire mek it burn bredren
All weak hearts shall lick up and spit up
And all righteous shall stand
Hail, Rasta hail and wail (rastafari)
Hail Rasta don't quail (we not quail)
Let it burn, burn burn
Let it burn, burn burn
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
There is no more water to out the fire
There is no more water to out the fire
Let it burn, let it burn
Let it burn, burn burn
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Judgement has come and mercy has gone (mercy come and gone)
Ooh, weak hearts shall lick up and spit up
(weakheart must get lick up)
Judgement has come and mercy has gone
(judgement time is here)
Ooh, weak hearts shall lick up and spit up
(weakheart must get sick up)
Let it burn, let it burn
Let it burn, burn burn (mercy gone)
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Rasta Hail!
Blessed is the weed, the healing of all
nations in every corner of the earth
Blessed are the fields of sensimillia that
enlighten and erich our soul
Blood and fire mek it burn bredren
All weak hearts shall lick up and spit up
And all righteous shall stand
Hail, Rasta hail and wail (rastafari)
Hail Rasta don't quail (we not quail)
Let it burn, burn burn
Let it burn, burn burn
Blood And Fire
UB 40's "Blood And Fire" stands as a defining track from their 1998 album *Labour Of Love III*, showcasing the group's signature blend of reggae and dancehall rhythms. Released during a period of heightened political awareness, the song reflects the band's commitment to addressing social justice and the struggles of the working class. With its infectious melody and characteristic vocal delivery, the recording captures the essence of the late 90s reggae revival while maintaining the group's roots in Jamaican culture. The track remains a staple of UB 40's discography, illustrating their ability to merge political messaging with accessible, high-energy music that resonates across generations.